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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,751.79, 693,801.98 and 273,309.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,751.79, 693,801.98 and 273,309.52 is: 377,169.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,751.79 : 693,801.98 = 273,309.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,751.79/693,801.98 = 273,309.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,751.79x = 693,801.98 × 273,309.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,751.79x = 189,622,686,128.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,622,686,128.85/502,751.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,169.59

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